When Will Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Return for India?

Here’s When the Star Duo Could Rejoin Team India

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to return to ODI cricket for India in early 2026

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Their comeback series is a three-match home ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11, 2026

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Before that, both will play the Vijay Hazare Trophy from December 24, 2025, to stay in form.

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Kohli will represent Delhi in domestic cricket, while Rohit will play for Mumbai.

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The NZ ODIs will begin India’s 50-over calendar and help prepare for upcoming ICC events, with the pair central to plans

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